What was the Chateau de Versailles used for?

The palace. The original residence was primarily a hunting lodge and private retreat for Louis XIII (reigned 1610–43) and his family. In 1624 the king entrusted Jacques Lemercier with the construction of a château on the site. Its walls are preserved today as the exterior facade overlooking the Marble Court.

Are Versailles Gates real gold?

The golden gate of the Palace of Versailles has been replaced in 2008. These gates were destroyed by the common people during the French revolution. Replicas of the 80-metre steel gate decorated with 100,000 gold leaves were made with help of private donors contributed 5 million euros (8 million dollars).

How is Versailles used today?

Palace
Museum
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Where to find the Chateau de Versailles Spectacles?

Discover Versailles with the collection of CD & DVD Château de Versailles Spectacles ! In Versailles, music resounded all the time and in every corner. From sunrise to sunset, it accompanied the greatest moments of life at Court, in the Royal Chapel, at the Opera, in the woods and in the gardens, and the Estate of Trianon.

Why did Louis XIII make the Palace of Versailles a chateau?

After this event, Louis XIII decided to make his hunting lodge at Versailles into a château.

Where is the royal courtyard in Versailles located?

The Royal Courtyard is located behind the Royal Gate and is only accessible with a ticket. It gives access to the different visitor routes around the Palace. The Marble Courtyard is the original courtyard of the palace, built by Louis XIII in 1623. Its black and white tiles come from the castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte.

Where are the gardens at the Palace of Versailles?

When you arrive at the Palace, you can go directly to the gardens by going to the top left-hand side of the Cour d’Honneur, then entering the Courtyard of the Princes (left-side of the entrance A). Access to the gardens is free of charge, except for Fountain Show and Musical Gardens days (from April to October).